What to expect
We expect about 1.8 goals from Lens and 0.9 from Auxerre, so Lens come out ahead by a clear distance rather than a nose. Put together, that is around 2.7 goals in the game, which is an ordinary sort of total.
Auxerre come into this on three straight wins. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.
Our pick: Lens to win. Lens are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.8-0.9), and we make them about 62% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.
We put the chance of that landing at about 62 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.61, which works out at about 62 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.
Recent meetings
One thing to watch
A red card, a penalty or a smash-and-grab is all it takes for Auxerre to spoil this. We make it about 62% and the price sits right on top of that, so there's little cushion if it turns.
